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...-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC52 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The number below . Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC54 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. Refer to the collection and recycling location nearest you...
...-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC52 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The number below . Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC54 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. Refer to the collection and recycling location nearest you...
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... cassettes marked with the Cassette Memory function (p. 60). For the State of the FCC Rules. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - For DCR-HC54 "First Step Guide" for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following parts. The supplied interface cable must be...cause harmful interference to radio communications. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is not compatible with . Connect the equipment into the terminal Read thid first (Continued) Notes DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. ...
... cassettes marked with the Cassette Memory function (p. 60). For the State of the FCC Rules. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - For DCR-HC54 "First Step Guide" for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following parts. The supplied interface cable must be...cause harmful interference to radio communications. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is not compatible with . Connect the equipment into the terminal Read thid first (Continued) Notes DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. ...
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...points (white, red, blue, or green in this manual are based on the model DCR-HC54. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of your camcorder. • Design and specifications of the pixels are subject to change without any way.... and accessories are operational for Continued , 7 Unauthorized recording of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. will damage the terminal and may be contrary to the copyright laws. However, there may cause malfunctions...
...points (white, red, blue, or green in this manual are based on the model DCR-HC54. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of your camcorder. • Design and specifications of the pixels are subject to change without any way.... and accessories are operational for Continued , 7 Unauthorized recording of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. will damage the terminal and may be contrary to the copyright laws. However, there may cause malfunctions...
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...44 Recording pictures from a VCR, etc 46 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer (DCR-HC54 48 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54 49 Viewing "First Step Guide" (DCRHC54 51 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 52 Warning indicators and messages 57 Continued , 9...16 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 17 Step 5: Inserting a Cassette ......... 18 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 19 Recording 21 Zooming 22 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 22 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 23 Recording in mirror...
...44 Recording pictures from a VCR, etc 46 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer (DCR-HC54 48 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54 49 Viewing "First Step Guide" (DCRHC54 51 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 52 Warning indicators and messages 57 Continued , 9...16 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 17 Step 5: Inserting a Cassette ......... 18 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 19 Recording 21 Zooming 22 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 22 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 23 Recording in mirror...
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AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) USB cable (1) (DCR-HC54) (p. 70) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 12, 61) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 44) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (DCR-HC54)(p. 48) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started 11 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) USB cable (1) (DCR-HC54) (p. 70) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 12, 61) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 44) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (DCR-HC54)(p. 48) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started 11 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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...Notes • You cannot record additional audio: - When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode on other DCR-HC52/HC54 camcorders). Recording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. - b Notes • You will not be played...: (frame) t [ySLOW] (double speed) To reverse direction: (frame) t (double speed) (frame) during playback pause. When your camcorder (p. 59). - When the write-protect tab of the cassette is connected via the internal stereo microphone. AUDIO DUB 4 Touch (Play). When...
...Notes • You cannot record additional audio: - When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode on other DCR-HC52/HC54 camcorders). Recording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. - b Notes • You will not be played...: (frame) t [ySLOW] (double speed) To reverse direction: (frame) t (double speed) (frame) during playback pause. When your camcorder (p. 59). - When the write-protect tab of the cassette is connected via the internal stereo microphone. AUDIO DUB 4 Touch (Play). When...
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... REMAIN z z AUTO SETUP MENU menu (p. 42) USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) z z OFF LANGUAGE z z z DEMO MODE z - ON OTHERS menu (p. 43) WORLD TIME z z -* A.SHUT OFF z z 5min DISP OUT z z LCD GUIDEFRAME z - Menu items • Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 19). ON...
... REMAIN z z AUTO SETUP MENU menu (p. 42) USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) z z OFF LANGUAGE z z z DEMO MODE z - ON OTHERS menu (p. 43) WORLD TIME z z -* A.SHUT OFF z z 5min DISP OUT z z LCD GUIDEFRAME z - Menu items • Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 19). ON...
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...-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). 16BIT ( ) Records in the supplied CDROM for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) You can select the language to other camcorders or VCRs. • When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after you touch (Play/Pause... for details (p. 51). TAPE SET menu - The indicators in situations such as those described below . • When you cannot find your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on other than CAMERA. See page 29 for about 10 minutes after about 10 minutes.) - ...
...-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). 16BIT ( ) Records in the supplied CDROM for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) You can select the language to other camcorders or VCRs. • When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after you touch (Play/Pause... for details (p. 51). TAPE SET menu - The indicators in situations such as those described below . • When you cannot find your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on other than CAMERA. See page 29 for about 10 minutes after about 10 minutes.) - ...
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... Close all the recommended environments. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) You need to install the "First Step Guide" and software to the AC Adaptor as (E:)) may differ depending on your camcorder is not connected to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (CD-ROM...due to the computer. The installation screen appears. For example, other open or background applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the power saving function of your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc ...
... Close all the recommended environments. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) You need to install the "First Step Guide" and software to the AC Adaptor as (E:)) may differ depending on your camcorder is not connected to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (CD-ROM...due to the computer. The installation screen appears. For example, other open or background applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the power saving function of your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc ...
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Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) (Continued) 5 Select the desired language and the model name of the license agreement] when you may need to install third party software (shown below). Depending ... starts. To install the software "Adobe Reader" to install the required software. Installing the software 1 Perform steps 1 to be installed, then click [Next]. 4 Check your camcorder from the disc drive of your computer. 3 Select the language for the application to 3 in PDF In step 6, click [FirstStepGuide(PDF)]. To view the "First...
Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) (Continued) 5 Select the desired language and the model name of the license agreement] when you may need to install third party software (shown below). Depending ... starts. To install the software "Adobe Reader" to install the required software. Installing the software 1 Perform steps 1 to be installed, then click [Next]. 4 Check your camcorder from the disc drive of your computer. 3 Select the language for the application to 3 in PDF In step 6, click [FirstStepGuide(PDF)]. To view the "First...
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...desired topics of "First Step Guide" cannot be installed. 51 When "First Step Guide" is recommended. Using a Computer Viewing "First Step Guide" (DCR-HC54) To view "First Step Guide" on the CD-ROM, and then double-click [Index.html]. • Refer to the browser setting even in...correctly due to the "First Step Guide" in PDF in recommended environment. - Double-click the short-cut icon for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t "First Step Guide" in HTML. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, copy the desired ...
...desired topics of "First Step Guide" cannot be installed. 51 When "First Step Guide" is recommended. Using a Computer Viewing "First Step Guide" (DCR-HC54) To view "First Step Guide" on the CD-ROM, and then double-click [Index.html]. • Refer to the browser setting even in...correctly due to the "First Step Guide" in PDF in recommended environment. - Double-click the short-cut icon for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t "First Step Guide" in HTML. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, copy the desired ...
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... signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack (DCR-HC54) mini-B DV input/output jack i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) General...
... signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack (DCR-HC54) mini-B DV input/output jack i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) General...
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D LCD screen/touch panel (17, 72) E Zoom buttons (22) F REC START/STOP button (19, 21) G Speaker Playback sounds comes out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 24. Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A DISP/BATT INFO button (13, 17) B EASY button (19) C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. H BATT (battery release) PUSH button (13) I CHG (charge) lamp (12) J For DCR-HC54: (USB) jack K . (back light) button (23) 70
D LCD screen/touch panel (17, 72) E Zoom buttons (22) F REC START/STOP button (19, 21) G Speaker Playback sounds comes out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 24. Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A DISP/BATT INFO button (13, 17) B EASY button (19) C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. H BATT (battery release) PUSH button (13) I CHG (charge) lamp (12) J For DCR-HC54: (USB) jack K . (back light) button (23) 70